Award

Provision of bus service - Route 171/N171

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of bus service route 171/N171, operating in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £6,495,498 GBP, was awarded through a competitive procedure with negotiation and spans from 26 April 2025 to 23 April 2032. The industry category for this contract is public road transport services under the CPV classification code 60112000. The award date was 27 August 2023, with the announcement published on 27 November 2024. The completion stage of this procurement process confirms that all critical steps have been successfully concluded.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses involved in public road transport services, particularly those with experience in large-scale operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria specified. Competing for such contracts can provide long-term revenue stability and increase business visibility through a high-profile partnership with Transport for London. The selective procurement method ensures an equitable and structured competition, facilitating growth and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of bus service - Route 171/N171

Notice Description

Provision of bus service route 171/N171 for 7 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-692dead8-6b02-42f8-a73f-6cd01b56254a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0115543-6dfb-4e58-8f3a-59a8a9833678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,622,993 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,495,498 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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